3 masked men invade home in Cranston

CRANSTON, R.I. -- Three masked men who had forced their way into a house on Henry Street early Thursday morning fled empty-handed when they were confronted by the homeowner, the police said.

By Maria Armental | Journal Staff Writer

CRANSTON, R.I. -- Three masked men who had forced their way intoa house on Henry Street early Thursday morning fled empty-handedwhen they were confronted by the homeowner, the police said.

The homeowner, only described as a 33-year-old man, sustained aminor cut when he was pistol-whipped by one of the robbers.

The police said the husband and wife, both 33, were awakenedaround 2 a.m. by a loud bang coming from the front door.

The burglar's alarm was triggered.

While the wife called the police, the husband came upon thethree men, all armed and wearing hooded sweatshirts. As thehomeowner yelled at the men that the police were on their way, twoof the intruders left. The third, about 6 feet 2 inches tall,struck the homeowner on the back of the head.

The three men were seen getting into a newer model gold coloredBuick and heading toward Warwick Avenue and turning left ontoFerncrest Avenue toward Roger Williams Park.

The case remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives ThomasOkolowitcz or Donald Bucci at (401) 477-5042.